Learning and Wellbeing Advisor, SEO2 (ETS)

• Temporary (full-time appointment up to three (3) years from entry on duty date)

• Location: Moree

  
  

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in your application letter that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

About the Department

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the directorate

The Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of state-wide services and specialist services and specialist programs to support student engagement and opportunities including Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International Programs.

The teams in Delivery Support and Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services focus on the delivery of student support services including support for students in the areas of disability, mental health and wellbeing, complex needs, as well as behaviour and attendance.

The Assisted School Travel Program provides transportation services for students with additional needs from home to school and back to ensure all students are able to access education in NSW public schools.

Student opportunities across all areas are enhanced through partnerships with industry specialists and stakeholders.

About the role

The Learning and Wellbeing Advisor coordinates and delivers responsive services, programs and initiatives supporting learning and wellbeing, child protection and engagement for a diverse range of students, including Aboriginal students, students with disability and/or additional learning and support needs, including behaviour.

How to apply

Address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application. Please note that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 25 August at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Charna Wood on 02 6755 5061 or via E: at charna.wood@det.nsw.edu.au

Please note: For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is up to 3 years.

The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information visit the website.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Key Application Responses

• Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience within the K-12 range or recent NSBTS experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in and managing accreditation processes.
• Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders and work
  collaboratively within and across teams
• High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in the preparation of documents including briefings, reports and correspondence.
• Experience in leading curriculum implementation and demonstrated understanding of current trends, resources, quality teaching & assessment practice, relevant legislation and policies.
• Experience in the management of systems to analyse, record, manipulate, store and retrieve data.
• Demonstrated capacity to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with agreed quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and implement strategic initiatives and innovative practices that support education change for improved student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.